Research Associate II

1 week ago


La Mirada, United States CEDARS-SINAI Full time
Job Description

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of happiness, passion, and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons why we rank as one of the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Do you have a passion for helping human kind?

The MAST program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is dedicated to the development of novel drugs and devices to diagnose and treat patients. This innovative program is working to develop new diagnostics and therapeutics to treat patients with illnesses related to imbalances or alterations in the microbiome. To learn more, please visit:

Working under direct supervision, the Research Associate II performs routine and increasingly complex laboratory tasks, procedures, and develops technical expertise in one or more areas relevant to research projects. The incumbent will participate in research activities involving all aspects of the research process, to include, but not limited to; investigation, technical, testing/validation of results, and report findings. The Associate will perform a variety of routine experimental protocols and procedures to support the objectives of laboratory research projects. The RA II member will observe and follow safety standards and procedures, assist in preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at scholarly meetings, and assist in general laboratory maintenance. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities and will not be responsible for generating grant funds.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments and results.
  • Assists in identifying and troubleshooting of unexpected results.
  • Inventories laboratory supplies and supports laboratory operations.
  • Maintains lab equipment and related records and may coordinate use of lab equipment.
  • Assists in the operation of specialized equipment.
  • Orients research laboratory assistants or junior research associates and undergraduate student researchers on day-to-day lab operations and routine procedures.

Department-Specific Duties:

  • Maintains CITI certification for human and animal subjects (IRB and IACUC).
  • Training and certification to use oncor, cloudlims, and bartender programs for repository management.
  • Develops and implements organizational systems for lab resources, reagents, and subject specimens.
  • Develops system for animal and human subject sample barcoding and archiving.
  • Collaborates with contract labs to manage internal and external generated datasets.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in a Science related field is required.

Experience and Skills:

  • 1 years of research laboratory experience (specifically in molecular biology) is required.
  • Knowledge of the microbiome and of genetic and molecular analytic techniques.
  • Experience with multiple techniques using PCR and robotics automation preferred. required.
  • Digital literacy required (including MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint).

About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.


About the Team

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.


Req ID : 4656
Working Title : Research Associate II - Medically Associated Science & Technology Program (MAST)
Department : Associated Sci and Tech Program
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Academic / Research
Job Specialty : Research Studies/ Clin Trial
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $21.26 - $36.14

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